C Jesse Winchester will return against the Sabres after missing 11 games with a knee injury. "I'm chomping at the bit to get back," said Winchester. "I feel strong and I'm confident about getting back in there. It's nice to get back. I've worked hard, doing what the training staff tells me to do and I'm looking forward to playing." Winchester missed the first 12 games of the season with a knee injury.

THIS 'N' THAT

Ottawa D Anton Volchenkov returned to practice Tuesday after sitting out Monday's session. He will play vs. Buffalo ... Sabres D Tyler Myers was named the NHL's rookie of the month for January. He led all newcomers with an average ice time of 24:42 and was third in scoring with four goals and six assists in 14 games. The 6-foot-8 Myers scored his first game-winning goal on Jan. 6 vs. Tampa Bay ... The Senators penalty-killing unit has been doing a solid job, killing 40-of-43 penalties ... Captain Daniel Alfredsson needs only six assists for 600 in his career.

INJURIES

SENATORS: LW Nick Foligno (broken leg), out.

SABRES: RW Patrick Kaleta (foot), out.

Keep your eye on these two players in tonight's game

30 BRIAN ELLIOTT, G

Was named the NHL's No. 2 star of the week Monday ... Is expected to start against the Sabres. He has six career wins vs. Buffalo ... Made 27 stops in Saturday's 3-2 OT win over the Canadiens.19 TIM CONNOLLY, C

19 TIM CONNOLLY, C

Missed most of the 2006-07 season recovering from a concussion he suffered on a hit from ex-Senator Peter Schaefer on May 8, 2006 ... Scored his 100th career NHL goal Jan. 19 against the Ducks.